Akarshika Shankar — Software Engineer

Experienced Software Engineer with 7 years of hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka. Proven track record in designing and deploying high-performance APIs, integrating monitoring and CI/CD pipelines, and leading initiatives that improve system reliability and reduce operational risk. Strong background in the fintech and travel domains, with expertise in data-driven product enhancements, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns. Currently, I’m a Software Engineer 2 at PayPal, with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad and a deep passion for building scalable, impactful backend systems. At PayPal, I contributed significantly to the development of Chargeback Protection product, which safeguards merchants from financial losses due to customer disputes. My work focused on enhancing the product functionality and scalability by developing robust backend features using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and other technologies to support high-volume transaction processing. I’ve led the backend development of the tool called Integration Health Dashboard for the Chargeback Protection product which is designed to evaluate merchant integration quality through data-driven health scores. This initiative improved integration reliability, reduced chargebacks by 10–20%, and enhanced fraud detection accuracy. I’m always excited to solve complex problems, collaborate with diverse teams, learn from new challenges, and build technology that makes a a real-world impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Fintech solutions with a focus on scalable systems.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 7 yrs 7 mos